Argonne National Laboratory is a Department of Energy national laboratory with over 1,500 scientists and engineers performing world-class research aimed at solving the nation's energy, environmental and security challenges. Argonne is located 25 miles southwest of Chicago on a beautiful 1,500-acre campus.The Decision and Infrastructure Sciences (DIS) division researches, designs, and delivers scientific tools and methodologies to inform decision-making regarding the most challenging security, risk, and resilience problems. As a multidisciplinary national laboratory, Argonne offers an exciting atmosphere in which to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that focus on complex technical problems and integrated application of natural, social, and computer science practices.To assist our research mission, DIS is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to support our growing national security and intelligence analyses missions in the Emerging and Disruptive Technology (EDT) space.In this position, you will:
Develop methodologies and processes to compile and analyze relevant intelligence information from across the Intelligence Community (IC) based on standing and priority data requests
Conduct all-source analysis to research, propose, and write a range of finished intelligence products on issues related to EDT and according to IC production standards
Act as a subject matter in one or more core areas associated to EDT
Identify, define, and articulate the relationship between relevant intelligence information and EDT activities and priorities
Provide analytic support and expertise to sponsored research programs related to EDT, critical infrastructure, and homeland and national security
Interface with Argonne subject matter experts in key emerging technology fields to produce a range of assessments and reports for senior government officials
Work with DIS and other Argonne subject matter experts to support government sponsors interested in a wide range of both domestic and international security and threat areas
Position RequirementsTo be considered you must have:
To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and currently hold Top Secret/SCI or Q/SCI clearance (DOD or DOE), which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
A formal education in one of the EDT fields: Electric and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, or related fields. Candidates with a social science degree and previous experience working in one of the EDT technical areas described below will also be considered
Knowledge, experience, and skill in one or more EDT specialized technical areas including: artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), high performance computing (HPC) quantum information sciences (QIS), biotechnology, and microelectronics/microprocessors
Experience working with Intelligence Community (IC) partners or other national security organizations
Extensive knowledge of intelligence analysis methodologies as well as experience consuming and developing various finished intelligence products while adhering to appropriate information security practices
Ability to use independent judgment and abstract from specific problems to general solutions/findings
Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to translate technical information into plain language for different sponsor audiences
Skill and experience working on multiple projects simultaneously, including demonstrated project management practices and the ability to manage deadlines and resources
Skill and experience collaborating with team members and leading independent analysis in support of projects
Ability to work on-site at our Lemont, IL campus most days in a secure environment
A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
This position can be hired at one of two levels; the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (RD3 or RD4) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills. The minimum requirements of the two levels are as follows:
At a RD3 Level: Bachelor's and 8+ years or Master's and 5+ years or Doctorate and 4+ years.
At a RD4 Level: Bachelor's and 12+ years, Master's and 7+ years or Doctorate and 6+ years.
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